There’s a story in the Bible where Jesus talks about a field where a man planted a crop of wheat. While he was sleeping, an enemy snuck into the field and planted weeds. The wheat and the weeds grew together, intermingled. The man’s servants offered to pick through the field and remove all the weeds. … Continue reading Why supporting gay rights is the most Christian thing I can do
Vulnerability
To Russia With Love
In just a little less than two months, I will be traveling with a team to Ivanovo, Russia, to work at a ministry center for older orphans--teenagers and young adults who have recently exited the Russian orphanage system. While orphans everywhere face innumerable challenges, orphans in Russia are especially vulnerable. Many find themselves lost in … Continue reading To Russia With Love
Be Reconciled!
This marks the first post to The Awesomeness Conspiracy by our own Bard-in-Residence, Mr. Steve Peck. Today we are happy to share Steve's original song, "Be Reconciled." It is a prophetic word to the church to meet Jesus' challenge to love all. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qu74Qx_z_8
The dirtiest word in politics…
As the results of the presidential election came in last night, I posted on my Twitter feed that, in my opinion, the Republicans’ biggest mistake during this campaign cycle was to demonize the idea of compromise. From a quick scan of the morning news programs today, it seems many of the talking heads from both … Continue reading The dirtiest word in politics…
I’m coming out.
Today (10.11.12) has been named "National Coming Out Day." And I think it's time I came out. It's time I came out as a straight man who supports the rights of my gay brothers and sisters to enjoy the same rights as I do. It's time I came out as a friend to publically support … Continue reading I’m coming out.